Concrete
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Companies taking concrete steps toward capturing revenues from carbon dioxideCanada is turning CO₂ into cash, as firms are converting emissions into concrete and soap, but experts say carbon use still lacks scale, support, and strong economics.CanadaAug 3, 2025
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B.C. cement company gets $5M CleanBC funding for carbon capture technologyThe money will go to Richmond-based Lafarge Canada to help develop technology to capture and re-use carbon dioxide produced as a byproduct of the cement manufacturing process.EnvironmentMay 15, 2023
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Agreement reached in B.C. concrete truck drivers strikeThe International Union of Operational Engineers says wages, long hours and excess overtime were all cited as concerns by members.EconomyJun 24, 2022
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‘The ripple effect is huge’: Concrete strike in Metro Vancouver threatens construction industryAmid a concrete labour dispute, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver said large commercial and industrial projects are taking precedence for what little supply remains available.EconomyJun 21, 2022
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Astronaut blood can be used to make concrete on Mars, scientists sayAstronaut builders could also provide the building materials for colonies on Mars, according to a new study.TrendingSep 15, 2021
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Trouble getting around Sources Boulevard in the West Island continuesOne of the access ramps on the critical exchange above A20 in Pointe-Claire remains closed while millions of dollars in repairs continues to keep the overpass open.CanadaJul 7, 2021
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Work on Kingston’s John Counter railway overpass continuesWhile other businesses and services have had to stop or go slow or amid the coronavirus crisis, construction of the rail overpass on John Counter Boulevard is on track.NewsJun 5, 2020
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How the world might run out of sandThe world is running out of sand. These researchers say the world needs a 'sand agenda' to protect global supply.CommentaryMay 9, 2020
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Owners of pyrrhotite-damaged homes in Quebec demand money from SNC-Lavalin settlementHundreds of homes in Quebec's Mauricie region were damaged after being built between 1996-2008 with low-quality concrete that contained pyrrhotite, which expands when it comes into contact with water and air.Dec 30, 2019
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Final pour for all-concrete condo tower in downtown KelownaBuilding officials say it’s taken 90,000 man hours and 11,000 cubic metres of concrete to reach this point.Jul 30, 2019
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